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by mrswimsalot
Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: yankee rebel canoe
Replies: 2
Views: 1547

yankee rebel canoe

has any one heard of this boat? I googled it and it doesnt look that special, but I can get a good deal on it, so....
by mrswimsalot
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's all in the outfit
Replies: 31
Views: 9687

I did some sizing in the boat and Im close to tuching the thwart as I can get comfertabley, does that sound good? I guess I don't know what you mean by getting as close to the thwart as you can get. If you are kneeling on/against the edge of the stern seat (boat turned backwards) I don't see how yo...
by mrswimsalot
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's all in the outfit
Replies: 31
Views: 9687

1. Figure out placement 2. Mark out the outlines in pencil 3. I use contact cement (Dap in the red can, gel type) 4. No need to sand anything 5. Practice how you'll "roll" them into place before applying cement. 6. "roll" them by starting with a long side (less distance to get outside your lines on...
by mrswimsalot
Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's all in the outfit
Replies: 31
Views: 9687

should they be straight in line with the boat or angled out closer to the chines like a V. With a tandem rigged solo like you're doing I just make them straight. There's really no reason to "V" them if you can't get your knees into the chines anyway. If you've never put knee pads in before you may ...
by mrswimsalot
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's all in the outfit
Replies: 31
Views: 9687

i bought some harmany knee pads that im going to put in a rec canoe (MR teton) I paddle it solo, seated in the front, turned backward. My question is on the position of the pads, I have some ideas but I would be interested on what the og`s have to say bout that. You want your knees to be splayed as...
by mrswimsalot
Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's all in the outfit
Replies: 31
Views: 9687

i bought some harmany knee pads that im going to put in a rec canoe (MR teton) I paddle it solo, seated in the front, turned backward. My question is on the position of the pads, I have some ideas but I would be interested on what the og`s have to say bout that.